Origin
Long Beach, CA
Night in Long Beach on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Beach, CA to San Pedro, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, CA
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San Pedro, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Long Beach, CA to San Pedro, CA covers 7.1 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seaside Freeway, East Ocean Boulevard, North Gaffey Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Seaside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Long Beach, CA to San Pedro, CA covers 7.1 miles and takes about 12m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seaside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near West Ocean Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 6 decision points packed into just 7.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 12m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (West Ocean Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (I 710 / Seaside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Ocean Boulevard
Continue onto West Ocean Boulevard toward Piers S T, Terminal Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1E
Toward Piers S T, Terminal Island
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 710 / Seaside Freeway
Merge onto I 710 / Seaside Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward San Pedro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward San Pedro
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Gaffey Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Gaffey Street
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Gaffey Street
Turn left onto North Gaffey Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Long Beach, CA and San Pedro, CA, road signs point toward Piers S T and Terminal Island.
Piers S T
0.9 mi in
|
~2m
|
via West Ocean Boulevard
Terminal Island
0.9 mi in
|
~2m
|
via West Ocean Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seaside Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| East Ocean Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Gaffey Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Seaside Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Ocean Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Gaffey Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Seaside Freeway
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, CA and San Pedro, CA.
1
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ocean Boulevard
2
Continue on West Ocean Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Ocean Boulevard
Exit 1E
Toward Piers S T, Terminal Island
3
Merge onto I 710
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Seaside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on Seaside Avenue
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Seaside Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Seaside Freeway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Seaside Freeway
Toward CA 47: Vincent Thomas Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 1A
Toward San Pedro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
426 ft
·
17 sec
Toward Gaffey Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto North Gaffey Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gaffey Street
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
South Gaffey Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $6.18 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
San Pedro, CA
Night in San Pedro on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Long Beach, CA to San Pedro, CA covers 7.1 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seaside Freeway, East Ocean Boulevard, North Gaffey Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Long Beach, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 6 decision points packed into just 7.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 12m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (West Ocean Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (I 710 / Seaside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Long Beach, CA and San Pedro, CA, road signs point toward Piers S T and Terminal Island.
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